Title: Research the requirements for continuing education and specializations in respiratory therapy.
Course: Respiratory Therapy II (14061-II) > Section: Exploring Careers in Respiratory Therapy

Research should include

- the difference between attending an accredited and a nonaccredited program
- academic and clinical requirements (associate degree required for licensure)
- ensuring that transfer requirements between programs may vary
- special modalities
- postgraduate programs
- maintaining continuing education requirements after licensure.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between national and regional accreditation?
- How many hours of continuing education do you need for recertification?
- Who would approve continuing education credits?
- What are the requirements for clinical and academic courses?